Alfred Hitchcock was born on August 13, 1899, and in honor of the famed auteur’s 115th birthday, we’ve declared it Hitchcock Week on Decider. Click here to follow our coverage.

In addition to being a master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock was also a master of cameo appearances. Even in his films with limited settings, such as Rope or Lifeboat, the director got creative with where he could place himself in the frame. His signature cameo appearances have inspired many directors to copy him, most notably Wes Craven and Martin Scorsese. Some of Hitchcock’s appearances are subtle, while others are right in your face. Let’s take a look at his most discreet cameos to his most obvious.

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